Why Are the Notes Found in Aretha Franklin's Couch a Valid Will? Ep #313
Episode 313 of the Retirement Starts Today podcast, hosted by Benjamin Brandt and Bret Mulvaney, titled "Why Are the Notes Found in Aretha Franklin's Couch a Valid Will? Ep #313" was published on September 11, 2023 and runs 20 minutes.
September 11, 2023 ·20m · Retirement Starts Today
Episode Description
Aretha Franklin can teach you more than a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
On this episode of Retirement Starts Today, you'll learn from her estate plan (or lack thereof). After hearing about this estate plan gone haywire Bret and I will team up to answer a listener's question on how you can transition from a saving to a spending mindset.
Listen in to ensure that your estate isn't tied up for years while your heirs battle out the details in court.
Outline of This Episode
- [2:22] Why are the notes found in Aretha Franklin's couch a valid will?
- [5:35] My takeaways
- [13:23] How to switch from a saving to a spending mindset in retirement
Resources & People Mentioned
- Why Are the Notes Found in Aretha Franklin's Couch a Valid Will?
- Episode 295 - How Could This Go Horribly Wrong? Lessons in Estate Planning Part 1
- Episode 296 - My Kids Don't Want My Stuff – Lessons in Estate Planning Part 2
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